The Donatello

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Property amenity
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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501 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, SF Masonic Auditorium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(181 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible King Combo

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible King Roll In

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Donatello

Hotel with a sauna, steps from Union Square
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a sauna, valet parking, and concierge services. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Donatello offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The shopping around The Donatello gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Union Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Steps from Union Square and 13 minutes by foot from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
The Donatello offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Donatello. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

Zingari - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 57 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Zingari

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 57.0 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Donatello Hotel
Donatello Hotel San Francisco
Donatello San Francisco
Hotel Donatello
The Donatello Hotel
The Donatello San Francisco
The Donatello Hotel San Francisco

The Donatello Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious rooms. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Chase

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Hair in bed upon check in 2. Clogged shower drain 3. Dirty towels: big chunk of ear wax easily visible on replacement towels brought to room. Brown spot in bath towel, hair in 2 out of 5 towels 4. Requested towels because they didn’t provide a room refresh when they said they would, every other day. 5. Pillows tired and need to be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed for a weekend but I would definitely return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The surrounding area was disappointing after traveling a few blocks over.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur, New Harmony

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quiet and conveniently Iocated. Excellent all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thr ammenities were fabulous and thr staff was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the club lounge. Coffee and tea was available all day and until 10:30 pm. We would meet our friends there in the AM and plan our day. Some evenings they have a happy hour and that was nice too. The staff was wonderful, the place clean. Our only complaint was that they were having wifi problems so we were without it for a day or two. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing hotel to stay at. Their internet was shut down the entire two days we stayed and you could only text them. Their phones didn't work and still don't so you could not talk to them. And the bathroom had no fan so the small bathroom steamed up quickly. Also, we left a feather pillow on the bed and they could not find it the same day we checked out. It was an expensive pillow so it is obvious someone kept it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are very pleased with the hotels. The renovation is very clean and beautiful. The room is quiet, clean and has everything you need and even more. Thank you very much to the hotel management! The SPA is very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a pleasant stay with zero issues, staff always friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at the Donatello. The staff, cleanliness and location are all things that would make us come back. Special shout out to Pam at the concierge desk, she makes amazing recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a week at the Donatello. The staff was so polite and helpful. Loved our room and amenities. We walked to Union Square and China Town and found many wonderful places to eat. Very easy to catch a ride to anywhere in the city. Loved our stay!!
Walk to the room
View from the Club
Oracle Park
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Marina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable throughout the property. Staff was very accessible and focused on your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Onel

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located for seeing San Francisco the kitchenette has real dishes and silverware in addition to microwave and fridge. Very clean and quiet walkable to Union Square and Powell St BART station
Kitchenette
King with sofa bed
Hot tub
Rooftop lounge
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, club lounge and locker rooms are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than being on the edge of union square and the tenderloin, this is a great choice. We got the suite which had a nice small fridge, microwave, sink, dishwasher, and actual silverware and dishes. Staff was super nice, and everything just worked. Free coffee and teas up on the roof. Not super expensive. Recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizeth, TOLLESON

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone there very friendly very welcoming. Definitely will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We visited the Donatella for the first time and will be back. The room was spacious and newly renovated. The staff were friendly and kind. Carlos helped us upon check in and check out and is outstanding. It was our anniversary and the front desk sent up a bottle of wine and a very nice gift basket. We also really liked the location as it was walkable and we felt safe. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025